SKIN CONDITIONS

Skin conditions and lesions

We diagnose and manage a range of skin cancers and conditions.

  • Skin cancers, moles and other spots, lumps and bumps
  • Rosacea, melasma, acne and fungal nail infections
  • Sun-damaged and ageing skin
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Conditions we treat

We’re not just a skin cancer clinic. We can help with a range of non-cancer skin conditions and lesions.

Skin cancers and high-risk conditions

Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, solar keratoses, field cancerisation, dysplastic moles and sun-damaged skin.

Benign skin lesions (spots and lumps)

Moles, angiomas, telangiectasia (broken capillaries), seborrhoeic keratoses, sebaceous hyperplasia, lentigines (also called age spots), freckles, skin tags, warts and more.

Other skin conditions

Rosacea, pigmentation, melasma, acne, overgrown and depressed scars, fungal nail infections, ageing skin and more.

Patient undergoing laser skin treatment

Skin cancers, pre-cancerous and predisposing conditions

Close-up view of melanoma
Melanoma

A serious form of skin cancer which can potentially spread from the skin to other organs resulting in illness and death.
Melanoma in situ
Melanoma in situ

the most common and least serious form of melanoma, with a survival rate approaching 100 per cent.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), close-up view
Basal cell carcinoma

The most common form of skin cancer, BCC grows slowly and tends to remain in one location.
Superficial basal cell carcinoma
Superficial basal cell carcinoma

Early basal cell carcinoma, confined to upper levels of the skin. It can be treated using non-surgical methods for a better cosmetic outcome.
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma

A common form of skin cancer, often raised with a crust. Usually easily treated but in some cases spreads to other parts of the body.
IEC / Bowen's disease on temple, close-up view
Bowen's disease

Early and slow-growing form of squamous cell carcinoma. Non-surgical treatment is possible.
Finger pointing at a dysplastic mole
Dysplastic moles

Dysplastic moles are harmless in themselves, but people wit a history of dysplastic moles may have a higher risk of developing melanoma.
Solar keratoses on the back of a hand
Solar keratoses and field cancerisation

Solar keratoses are a common form of sun damage, occurring most commonly on the faces, hands and forearms. If untreated they may develop into squamous cell carcinoma.

Skin lesions: lumps and spots

Pigmented raised dermal mole naevus near woman's lips
Moles

Moles are groups of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin.
Angioma
Angiomas

Clusters of blood vessels in the skin. They are harmless, but can be treated easily for cosmetic purposes.
Close-up view of telangiectasia
Telangiectasia

Also called "broken capillaries", they are branching or single red lines on the skin, made up of fine blood vessels.
Close-up view of lentigines on the back of the hand
Lentigines and freckles

Lentigines (age spots, liver spots or freckles) are patches of pigmentation usually caused by sun exposure.
Dermatofibroma on a man's upper back
Dermatofibroma

Firm scar-like lump, often appearing at the site of an insect bite, ingrown hair or foreign body.
Seborrhoeic keratosis - close-up view
Seborrhoeic keratoses

Crusty or waxy plaque-like thickening of the top keratin layer of skin
Multiple skin tags on a woman's shoulder
Skin tags

Small, soft lumps appearing in areas of skin friction
Close-up view of a lichenoid keratosis
Lichenoid keratosis

Small patch of inflamed skin, often at the site of a freckle or seborrhoeic keratosis

Dermatological conditions

Sun damaged skin on a woman's chest
Sun damaged and ageing skin

Sun-damaged skin includes pigmentation (freckles/"age spots"), wrinkles and prominent blood vessels. It is often loose and thin.
Rosacea of the cheeks and nose
Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition with symptoms of facial redness, flushing, irritation, acne-like lumps and sensitive skin.

Close-up view of melasma on a woman's left cheek
Melasma

A skin condition causing brown patches, mainly on the face, often linked to hormone changes and sun exposure.
Hypertrophic scar on a woman's shoulder blade
Scars

Scars are a normal part of skin recovery after an injury or some conditions. Sometimes, they are abnormally discoloured or overgrown.
Male foot onychomycosis fungal nail infection
Onychomycosis (nail fungal infection)

Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection causing discolouration and thickening.
Keratosis pillaris affecting the upper arm
Keratosis pilaris

A common skin condition which causes small firm lumps on the skin, usually the upper arms.
Young man with acne
Acne

Pustules and cysts, most commonly affecting the face of teenagers and young adults.

Meet our team

Meet our team

Our doctors, nurses and dermal clinicians have qualified experience in managing skin cancer, skin conditions and selecting and providing aesthetic treatments.

Dr Chris Miller
Accredited skin cancer doctor

Dr Chris Miller

Dr Chris Miller is a primary care skin cancer doctor, and principal doctor at Spot Check Clinic, since 2017.
Dr Sahar Shirkhanloo
Skin cancer doctor

Dr Sahar Shirkhanloo

Sahar is a skin cancer doctor committed to the early detection and surgical intervention of skin cancers.
Valerie Tra
Registered nurse

Valerie Tra

Valerie is a registered nurse with qualifications and extensive experience in dermal therapies.
Courtney S
Receptionist & melanographer

Courtney S

Courtney has been immersed in healthcare administration since 2006, serving diverse medical specialties in Australia and abroad.
Dusko Lapcevic
Business Manager

Dusko Lapcevic

Dusko played a key role in establishing Spot Check Clinic alongside Dr. Miller.
Meet our team

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